Uniden BCD996P2 programming

[Calfire406]

Interested in buying a Uniden a BCD996P2 Phase 1-2 Scanner. Cannot figure out we’re I can find to download the Freescan software. I figure it seems the easiest to use. Any info appreciated. This is my first unit programming so I need some help
Thanks

 

[chazcarly]

Ensure you are using a stereo cable.
Go to the Audio Control - Recorder tab then set the input Sound Device to the input using. Do you see audio moving in the meters?
If you do then go to the Audio Control - Monitor & Test tab then select the Recorder Audio Service then click the Loopback box.

Ok Getting close, Did what you said, Getting sound but it has a BAD echo .....

 

[ProScan]

Ok Getting close, Did what you said, Getting sound but it has a BAD echo .....

It could be your microphone is picking up the speaker audio. Try making some background noise and see if it comes out the speakers. Disable it if not needed. Also check the audio device software if any enhancements or sound effects are set.

 

[Jaxco]

Freescan does P25 just fine, I have been using it with my 996XT, 996P2 & 325P2 several years. ProScan is great but overpriced.

 

[sallen07]

ProScan is great but overpriced.

Hmmm. Install on two PCs per license, run as many instances on each PC as you want, works with almost 25 different models of Uniden scanners, and includes lifetime support and upgrades, all for $50.

I disagree.

 

[Chris0516]

Freescan does P25 just fine, I have been using it with my 996XT, 996P2 & 325P2 several years. ProScan is great but overpriced.

Freescan will do P25. But, It can't do NXDN, or DMR. If you just want to do P25, ok. I wanted to be able to do more than that. I now have NXDN n' DMR capability on my 325p2.

 

[Jaxco]

I have DMR key on the 996P2, it was really easy to manually program for those few frequencies.

 

[Craigmoe]

Question; Using Freescan and programming a APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive system,
is the 'LCN' order critical, make a difference, should or should not be used? (FYI-control channel only)
I'm guessing not. Only in EDACS. Thoughts would be much appreciated. If this isn't the correct space
for this question, my deepest apologizes.

 

[hiegtx]

Question; Using Freescan and programming a APCO-25 Common Air Interface Exclusive system,
is the 'LCN' order critical, make a difference, should or should not be used? (FYI-control channel only)
I'm guessing not. Only in EDACS. Thoughts would be much appreciated. If this isn't the correct space
for this question, my deepest apologizes.

Using a specific LCN order is not necessary with P25 systems. You do, of course, need to have the control channels, but order of entry does not matter. Correct LCN entry is required for EDACS and LTR systems, along with DMR or NXDN trunked systems.

 

[Craigmoe]

Thanks hiegtx! It's what I figured but wanted another opinion and conformation. Take care...